Services

The attorneys of Abrams & West, P.C. are experienced and knowledgeable, and pride themselves in providing their clients with expert legal representation in the following fields:

DUI/DWI and Criminal Defense

We represent adults and juveniles in all types of misdemeanor and felony crimes in Maryland and Washington, DC. Keith Rosa, an attorney at Abrams & West, specializes in alcohol and drug related offenses, including Drunk Driving (DUI/DWI), Drug Possession, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Drug Distribution, Drug Possession with Intent to Sell, and other similar offenses. Our attorneys also have significant experience in dealing with other crimes such as assault, burglary, larceny and embezzlement.

When charged with a crime, regardless of guilt or innocence, many people give up hope. In the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, it is important to hire an attorney with the experience and knowledge necessary to navigate the vast and complicated criminal court system. You have important legal rights, like the presumption of innocence. Do not let your legal rights be trampled. Call or email us today to set up a free drunk driving (DUI/DWI) or criminal defense consultation!

Personal Injury Law

Unfortunately, there are thousands of car, truck, motorcycle, bus, and Metro Rail accidents every year in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Many motor vehicle accident victims are seriously injured, and sometimes killed, because of the carelessness and negligence of another driver. If you have been in a car, truck, motorcycle, bus or Metro Rail accident, you need legal representation.

Kenneth West, a partner at Abrams & West, P.C., has over 25 years of experience in handling personal injury cases, providing guidance and legal expertise to hundreds of victims. Ken is an aggressive and savvy trial attorney with the knowledge and know-how to deal with insurance company lawyers.

If you've been injured, you shouldn't have to worry about dealing with insurance companies and the legal system. You can focus on getting well, and we'll focus on dealing with the insurance companies and getting you compensation for your injuries! Call or email us today!

Zoning and Land Use Services for Businesses and Individuals

Stanley Abrams, a partner at Abrams & West, P.C., has a daunting and impressive reputation among businesses and individuals in Montgomery County, Maryland, for his skill, knowledge and expertise in the fields of zoning, land use, and permit acquisition. Stan is a seasoned veteran of the zoning and land use administrative and bureaucratic process.

Stan has literally, "wrote the book" on zoning and land use law in Montgomery County and much of the state of Maryland. He is the author/co-author of four books: Guide to Maryland Zoning Decisions, How to Win the Zoning Game, Handling the Land Use Case, and Land Use Practice and Forms.

Whether it's new development, rezoning, a special exception, permit acquisition or a judicial appeal of an administrative decision, it's critical that you have an experienced and hard-working attorney on your side.

Call or email us today to set up an appointment with one of our zoning or land use attorneys!

Civil Litigation

All too often, businesses and individuals have to take a necessary legal step in order to enforce a written or oral contract with another party. Unfortunately, a breach of contract or a failure to perform on an agreement for services, goods or property, can cost an individual or a business time, money and grief.

Our experienced trial attorneys can help you with your individual or business litigation needs. We have 25+ years of combined experience in the state and district court systems in Maryland and Washington, DC. We also have extensive experience in the federal court systems in the DC Metropolitan area.

If you're a prospective Plaintiff in a lawsuit, or if you're a Defendant who's been sued, you'll need a lawyer to protect your assets and legal rights.

Call or email ustoday to set up an appointment with one of our knowledgeable trial attorneys!

Estate & Trust Litigation

As we all know, the passing of a loved one can be very difficult. Unfortunately, questions or ambiguities involving a loved one's Last Will and Testament or Trust document, can sometimes make a difficult situation even worse. However, should you find yourself in this type of delicate situation, and if you feel that you are in need of legal advice, the attorneys at Abrams & West are here to help.

Kenneth West has 25+ years of experience in dealing with Estate and Trust litigation cases. In addition, Keith Rosa has been frequently appointed by Judges in the Montgomery County, Maryland court system to serve as as a court-appointed personal representative for certain Estate cases.

If you have questions or concerns regarding an Estate or Trust issue, please feel free to call or email us.